Jillian Lightbown

AUENV 220 - Foundations of Sustainability

This course provides an introduction to the history of sustainability as a concept, contemporary sustainability issues, and some of the diverse perspectives that can be held approaching sustainability. The course will especially focus on introducing aspects of sustainable development especially as it relates to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provide coverage on the interconnections, trade-offs and barriers associated with them.

AUENV 354 - Freshwater Ecology and Management

Introduction to the biological, chemical and physical features of freshwater ecosystems, and how they relate to ecological processes in and adjacent to aquatic systems. The course will examine the role of ecological patterns in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, with an emphasis on freshwater systems and their management in western Canada. Prerequisite: AUBIO 253. Notes: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 354, AUBIO 354, and AUGEO 354 (2021). The course requires participation in a field trip. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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